Experience of using online media to communicate key messages and target new audiences

Applicants must have a firm knowledge of current Scottish politics at all levels, the Scottish Parliamentary system and Scottish media

Must be able to work well within a small team and independently, and to respond flexibly and creatively to a range of requests.

In addition to the duties of a Communications Officer, the Senior Communications Officer will:

Be lead contact in the Communications team, working closely with the Head of Communications and Research on day-to-day media strategy

Identify relevant news stories for the SNP Parliamentary Group to respond to

Come up with ideas to help the Group generate positive and original coverage and coordinate press releases to issue through the working day

Come up with ideas for taking the week’s media coverage forward for weekend releases, and coordinating and encouraging team members in this process

Help to coordinate media bids, liaising with the research team to ensure MSPs have briefings as required

Help to support the SNP’s Parliamentary Group’s social media output

Assist with training of new members of staff

Be a positive and communicative representative for the SNP Parliamentary Group with the media – even under difficult circumstances.

Salary will be based on skills/experience.

Applicants should send a tailored CV with cover letter (no more than one page) to SNPMSPgroup@parliament.scot by 12 noon on Wednesday 24th August. Applicants may also wish to include with their CVs any examples of their work in drafting articles, press releases and/or coverage obtained. Interviews are likely to take place in the week beginning 29th August.

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